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Angels Set To Take On Edo Queens, Today
The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Sports Complex in Benin, Edo State, will be the ideal place for women football lovers to be today, as the Jewels of Rivers, Rivers Angels FC takes on their Edo counterpart, Edo Queens FC, in the week three fixture of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL).
The match which is expected to be one of the week three fixtures of the on-going 2020/2021 (NWFL) Premiereship Season, will be exciting as the visitors are set and determined to take away all three points at stake in the enciunter.
The visitors have vowed to win today’s match or at least share points with their hosts. The match, undoubtedly will be a big showdown with the Angels playing away from their home, doing their best to ensure that they achieved their immediate dream of grabbing away points.
The hosts will not allow their visitors run their home for them, this will leave the host no choice than to assert themselves and take charge of the affairs of the day.
Also, they have their fans on ground to cheer them to victory, the homers will satisfy the desires of their fans by given them a total victory at the end of the 90minutes encounter.
Edo Queens FC is one of the reputable sides in the NWFL, and will prove their worth to crutch the ego of their host, who have also, recorded their supremacy in the history of the NWFL.
It would be recalled that Rivers Angels FC thrashed visiting Delta Queens FC 6- 2 in the week two fixture of the 2020/2021 NWFL played last Wednesday at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Sports complex.
Edo Queens FC on their part, defeated their hosts, Dream Stars Ladies FC of Lagos 1-0 in their week two match played at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.
By: Nancy Briggs
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.